Discoveries from Indonesia World Cinema

Sakiran (11), left behind by his parents, slips out of the house and meets a friend who takes him to a PS2 rental. Yet the joy of playing can’t replace the warmth of the family he quietly longs for.

With their career acting as ghostbusting paranormal in a fake reality show is about to end, Ferdi, Yatno, and Andi suddenly find themselves facing a real ghost. They must fake their way through a real excorcism while keeping their secret hidden.

After a charismatic gang leader goes missing, his son is asked to take over. However, he faces insecurities due to his low self-esteem.

Three young men vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand meet a Thai woman who ends up dead the next morning. Upon returning to the states, the men are haunted by the vengeful spirit of the woman.

The romance between a teen troublemaker and the girl he adores faces an emotional test when his ex returns to play with his heart.

Sky and VI-990 are two humanoid AI products developed by Ai Tech, one of the largest AI corporations, currently under investigation due to "The Blast", catastrophic event that disrupted their operating systems. Researchers are now delving into a significant incident that occurred between Sky and VI-990.

At his school, Jethro is respected, good at one-on-one combat, and intelligent. Jethro is in the same class as Sara, a Solo girl who is shy, simple, and always wears her hair in a ponytail. Sara's goal in moving to Bogor was to focus on studying to enter medicine. Initially, Jethro didn't pay attention to Sara, who he thought didn't exist enough. Sara secretly liked Jethro, who at that time was dating Lea, a social girl who was the idol of many men. One day, Sara treated Jethro's injured hand, Jethro began to notice Sara's existence and the two of them grew closer.

Pras and Arini's love was destroyed in Arini's eyes when he chose to marry Meirose secretly. Their ideal marriage collapsed instantly.

Erwin wants to propose to Natalie, but encounters obstacles due to demands from his prospective in-laws. On the other hand, Koh Afuk urges Yohan and Ayu to have children soon.

When a group of students gets lost during a hiking trip, they stumble across a deserted house containing lost souls and a deadly board game.

Through first person narration, Tari reveals personal stories related to her decision to work in Taiwan, her strained family relationships, the risks involved in working abroad and the traps she has fallen into.

Marni, 35 years old, a village woman who is very happy because she was accepted to work at the Merapi Theatre. After just a week of work, cinemas are closed due to the pandemic. Employees were mowed down, sails had to be lowered. Cinema for sale. This is a story about how Marni tries to maintain the only screen in the cinema with all her efforts.

Nona and Ogy are friend and got into the friend zone relationship. Nona and Ogy search for the place where Noah's ark was stranded Towards the dream place. Nona's trip to Azerbaijan was not as smooth as planned.

The world of science is shocked with the creation of sophisticated weapons as the savior of the world from giant asteroids that can hit the earth in the future. But, these weapons are successfully hijacked by a group of villain led by Durja King and transformed into a threat of destruction. But in times of crisis, GARUDA appears as a figure who has super power that can save the world.

Exhausted with his mother's failed attempts at setting him up with women, Ican hires an ideal partner from a matchmaking app.

Jupri inherited his brother-in-law's horse carriage that he can use for work. Unfortunately, it's hardly profitable as no customers are using his service. Kirno, his friend, advises to ask help from the cemetery. Jupri's fate drastically changes as he realized he might have dealt with supernatural beings.

Ummi Aminah, a 68 years old ustadzah (the term originally means teacher but in Indonesian urban contexts it often translates to Islamic preacher), has loyal congregation. She has seven children. From her first failed marriage, she has two children: Umar whose wife is Risma. Risma is a typical daughter-in-law, cynical and is not in a good relationship with Ummi’s family. Risma is always worried that Umar’s family will take advantage of their wealth. This often drives Umar over his edge so that he threateans to divorce Risma. Aisyah, the second daughter, is a housewife whose husband is Hasan, a middle level civil servant, with two little children.

When a housewife wishes for the life of a single career woman, she magically trades places with her close friend and makes an emotional self-discovery.

Alfi meets Alana, a new student at school. It turns out that they are in one class and sitting next to each other. Instead of getting along, they often argue because they both are stubborn.

A rich man (Rendra Karno) comes to the Gelanggang Dagang to woo the pretty sales promotion girl (Baby Huwae). She already has a journalist boyfriend (Bambang Irawan), and when a female journalist/photographer (Rima Melati) comes onto the scene, the love triangle becomes a four-way street. The “humour” comes from the comedy trio of Bing Slamet, Mansyur Syah, and Ateng.

Once upon a time Rizky, 10 years old, dreamed that he was in the wilderness meeting a group of robbers who wanted to kill his school friend, Amanda. After that dream, many strange things happened to Rizky, but Rizky never realized it.

Imah's boss Danapati rapes her. She tries to hide the fact from her husband Imah, but soon strange things start to happen as people are found dead with holes in their backs. People believe it is the work of the ghost Sundel Bolong.

Bian falls in love with the gentle giant, Gabriel who eventually opens his heart to her. But Bian's past trauma comes back to haunt her.

This biographical drama about Indonesia's first president recounts his nationalist crusade to seize independence from Dutch colonial rule.

A university student receives a music box for her birthday and terrible events start. A friend dies in a accident, another drowns in a swimming pool.

When a popular teen accepts a secret bet from his pals, he discovers that winning the heart of a studious classmate won't be an easy assignment.

Indonesian remake from Spanish film with the same title.

The story of a woman who is pregnant out of wedlock named Tenri who does Silariang (going from home with a partner who is not approved by her parents or commonly called eloping) with Firman, the son of Karaeng Parappa. Their relationship was not approved by Tenri's parents because of business problems between both parents.

Ineke, the owner of an advertising firm, turns to lesbian relationships because men have broken her heart to many times. Ineke is having an affair with her secretary Lisa, who is just after her money. Lisa plots with Toni to get their hands on Ineke’s wealth. Budi, an insurance company sales manager, who was previously Lisa’s lover, falls in love with Ineke. In the end, Budi helps Ineke free herself of all of her complexities.

Sasha is a tomboy and dislike being feminine. After meeting a boy, Arnold whom she really likes, she starts changing her appearance to suit his ideal criteria.

The story of the late Ustadz Al-Jeffri Buchori aka Uje, also known as sociable Ustad. Young Uje drift in the pleasures of the world. He wastes his talents: talented actor, famous model, even a future. Because of his behavior, he is shunned by friends and companions. Even the hope of a mother who wants her children not to waste life, must surrender to face reality. Acquainted with a girl named , his life. He is so impressed after the first glance. also believe that the man she loves has a determination to change his life. not only to witness the of life, but also to save Uje from drugs.

Dita meets Ed. The meeting, which started with a misunderstanding, ended in a long and warm conversation. Ed, who is crazy about all kinds of riddles, asks Dita to complete a riddle challenge from him, in an adventure that ends romantically.

Tells the story of the time when the comedy group Srimulat's career began to climb so that it became the first to appear on Indonesian national television.

Threatened by Kanjeng Badai and his militant and homophobic political party, a country's safety depends on Adam, a hairdresser.

After speaking at a literary forum alongside renowned novelist Robert Hausu, Malik dares to send his manuscript, The Anatomy of an Owl. Driven by a longing for recognition, he slips into a gathering of writers and filmmakers at a café, where his ambition slowly collides with reality.

To become popular and impress his longtime crush, a nerdy teen forms a pop band with his three best buddies, but it causes a rift in their bromance.

A homeless man explores the bustling city after receiving a fragmented mirror piece from a mysterious, odd-looking figure.

A private detective teams up with his best friend — a restless corporate lawyer — to investigate a case that soon unravels.

After two years of not hearing from her brother who was studying in another city, Tia received constant promptings to look for her brother or that her father, Yusuf, had died. Armed with a photo, Tia's search leads her to a mysterious boarding house near her brother's campus.

Bunga, Kejora, and Arian live on the banks of the Martapura river, Banjarmasin. They have ideals that are held hostage by the wishes and hopes of their parents. Arian, whose father was a kuriding artist, did not want his son to inherit his skills in playing kuriding. Kejora, who dreams of becoming a doctor, is opposed by his father, who is traumatized by a doctor who is thought to have killed his wife during childbirth. Bunga never developed her dancing talent in front of her well-off parents. Diagnosed at birth with cerebral palsy, Bunga's parents killed Bunga's dream of becoming a dancer. Luckily, the three of them met Teacher Sheila who guided them to realize their dreams.

Jamila is a prostitute serving a life sentence behind bars. She surrenders herself to the authorities after admitting she killed a high-ranking minister, and refuses to be represented by any lawyer or request a plea to ease her sentence.

Other than her hugely popular shows at one of Bali’s favourite gay bars, life isn’t exactly going to plan for trans performer Bulan. After meeting aspiring filmmaker Lily, however, Bulan starts to address her pain and anger. The result is both shocking and cathartic.

A couple met in real life for the first time. The woman soon discovers a recurring odd behavior by the man.

Timur, a young accountant who falls in love with a woman named Mentari. Even though the two have differences, Timur and Mentari remain firm together.

Four stories unfold in Jakarta, a big city that feels cold and dehumanizing. Life there strips away meaning, turning people into soulless zombies. In their search for purpose, youths turn to the only things that seem worthwhile—television and movies. This obsession pushes them down a dark path, transforming them into twisted versions of anti-heroes who make anti-social choices that spiral out of control.

Siena is able to see signs that people will die. The sign appeared on Brama, someone she loves. Siena tries hard to prevent Brama's death.

A person who is addicted to her gadget. And without realizing it, her gadget also has a negative impact on her and the people around her. But there will be a moment when she realizes that what she did was wrong.

Determined to discover her roots, a young woman travels to Indonesia and pieces together her parents' unconventional love story.

The most popular three reasons to enter the Faculty of Medicine are: income security, the prestigious diploma, or facilitating to get mate. Riva’s enter to the Faculty of Medicine is not for the three reasons above, but just goes along his friend named Evi, the girl he called best friend since high school. When co-ass or pre-med program begins, the proximity of the Riva and Vena, pretty co-ass and the girlo of the shareholder of the hospital, making the relationship between Riva and Evi cracked, because each reluctant to admit that they are more than just friends. As a result of a series of silly mistakes due to his own negligence, Riva blacklisted by the Professor. He began to doubt and question his choice to become a doctor. After the death of a patient, Riva aware of the real meaning of the vocation and the responsibility for his choice to become a doctor. Ahead of Evi’s departure, Riva realizes that what all this time they have is love.

After moving into her family's abandoned house, horror comic artist Ilmira struggles to complete her latest work while battling financial hardship. But when eerie figures from her past stories come to life—especially the haunting Hooded Woman—her reality spirals into a nightmare, forcing her to confront a buried childhood trauma.

A pawnshop owner who buys and sells mementos of broken relationships must deal with old wounds when his ex-girlfriend becomes his new customer.

Anggiat Simbolon migrated from his village, Sorkam Tapantiur Tengah, to Jakarta. He is successful as a lawyer and his parents are proud of him, but he is not perfect because his mother expects Anggiat to marry his pariban (cousin).

A former Silat champion enters amateur MMA to honor his brother lost in a Phuket Tsunami, while underground Muay Thai fighter Somchai is chosen to represent Thailand at the world championship in Jakarta. Two warriors, who will prevail?

Abah Jaya, once Jakarta's most feared Silat (Indonesian traditional martial arts) master, who walks free from prison determined to live a life of peace. His past, however, comes crashing back when a powerful Malaysian crime syndicate targets him, forcing Abah into a relentless fight to protect his orphaned nephew — and unleashing a storm of fists, blades, and vengeance in the battle of his life.

A boy enjoys his day off by watching his favorite movie. But one event, causes him to realized that there would be no day off for him.

A film editor who must save his film crew from a mysterious cult by following the group's conditions, namely completing their own filmmaking. But he did not know that the cult he was facing was a terrifying cult that he could not trust.

Shafeera, a rising host, is given the chance to host the remake of Percaya Ngga Percaya. While studying old footage, she discovers an unaired tape labeled "Rumah Darah," leading to disturbing paranormal events that threaten her life. As she investigates the mystery behind Rumah Darah, she uncovers dark secrets from the past that put her soul at risk.

Hapless office worker Alfi needs help from his pals when he unexpectedly falls for the daughter of his boss — a stern man with eyes for Alfi's mom.

Annisa must divide the time between her family and her duty to investigate cases of kidnapping of minors. The pressure she experienced reached a maximum point when her only younger sister was kidnapped.